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A village in North Yorkshire which has been without a pub for more than a decade could soon have one again.

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The Travellers Rest in Skeeby, near Richmond, closed in 2008 after a former owner's attempt to get permission to convert it into a house was rejected by planners.

It's now in the hands of the Skeeby Pub Community Society (SPCS) who say the village "once had a thriving local community with a village shop, post office, pub, church, chapel and village hall.

"Unfortunately, that sense of community has in recent years been undermined by the loss of our village facilities.

"By reopening the village pub, we hope to bring some of them back."

Carol Wilkinson, chair of the SCPS, said: "It'll be a traditional country pub serving locally-sourced food and will have traditional pub games.

"We have a fabulous garden space we're going to bring back to life

"And we'll get as much community hub activity going on as we can manage."

Hull City sack manager Grant McCann, less than a week after they were taken over by the Turkey-based Acun Medya Group.

Three youths have been arrested after throwing objects from the roof of a theatre in Harrogate, police said.

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Officers received reports of young people on top of Harrogate Theatre on Cheltenham Parade, shortly before 04:00 on Tuesday.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: "A crew from Harrogate assisted police searching a six-storey property following reports of youths on the roof possibly stealing roof materials.

"Crews set up the aerial ladder platform to be used as a lighting platform to assist with the search.

"The youths were left in the care of the police."

A £1m refurbishment of the 120-year-old roof is currently under way.

Sheffield United sign goalkeeper Adam Davies from Championship rivals Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.

John Harrison wants to build the facility in Church Fenton to honour his late grandfather's wishes.

Campaigners say they'll continue to fight new plans to drill for oil in East Yorkshire.

Rathlin Energy had wanted to add six more wells to its site near West Newton in East Yorkshire, but its application was turned down by East Riding Council.

The initial proposal had been recommended for approval, but was refused after more than 1,000 people objected, saying it undermined the council's climate emergency declaration.

Rathlin Energy said it had resubmitted "scaled down" plans on 12 January.

In a statement, external the company said it is writing to all local residents "inviting them to review the new proposals and asking them to provide further feedback to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s planning department".

Richard Howarth from Fossil Free East Yorkshire, said: "It would still mean years of construction 24/7 drilling and testing just at a time when we need to be getting off dirty outdated fossil fuels

"And it would still result in the same number of HGV oil tankers thundering through the East Yorkshire countryside."

Rathlin Energy said it's listening to feedback on the proposals and has created an online portal, external for people to submit their views.

Doncaster sign former Middlesbrough, Leeds and Huddersfield midfielder Adam Clayton on an 18-month deal.

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Afghan refugee families living on the North Yorkshire coast have been playing cricket thanks to a number of sessions at Scarborough College., external

Organised by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, external, more than 40 refugees have joined in so far.

It is hoped the games will help with integration into North Yorkshire life - with more education and coaching opportunities available in York later this year.

Last year around 250 Afghan refugees were housed in temporary accommodation in Scarborough while they waited for a permanent place to live in the UK.

Kendal James, from the foundation, said: "The feedback we've received when asking what things can be done to support and help while being here and they actually requested for cricket.

"As a national sport it's something they love and enjoy and it provides an opportunity for them to be in a safe place around friends."

A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of two men armed with shotguns chasing a third person in Doncaster.

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Police received reports of the chase and shots being fired on Coranach Way at about 21:00 on Thursday 20 January.

Officers looking for the men involved in the incident found a car with its rear window damaged by gunfire.

A Doncaster man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, according to South Yorkshire Police.

He been released from custody while an investigation into the incident takes place.

Police are looking for a knife-wielding robber who jumped over a West Yorkshire shop counter and stole cash from tills.

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A male dressed in black entered the Sainsbury’s Local on Moorgate Road in Kippax just after 18:30 on Sunday brandishing a knife, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The robber jumped over the counter, stuffed a Sainsbury's carrier bag with money and escaped on the back of a black motorbike in the direction of Birch Road, police said.

Det Insp Guy Shackleton, said: "Those present were left understandably shaken by what happened.

"We'd like to hear from anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has any information which could assist the investigation."

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A woman has died in a house fire in Lincolnshire, police say.

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Emergency services were called to a fire at a property in Broadgate, Weston, shortly after 15:30 on Saturday, according to Lincolnshire Police.

A woman in her 60s was found dead inside the building, officers said.

A police spokesman said the circumstances around the death are not being treated as suspicious.

The charity aims to help those who face barriers to pursuing their passion for sport.

Lincoln City sign striker Ben House from National League side Eastleigh for an undisclosed fee.

Midwife Paul Johnson is also accused of taking photos of women having C-sections without permission.

More than 25 former pupils say they were physically and sexually abused at Stubton Hall School.

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A South Yorkshire park could be renamed in honour of the Chuckle Brothers.

Barry and Paul Chuckle, who were born in Rotherham, recorded almost 300 episodes of their Chucklevision TV show between 1987 and 2009.

Rotherham councillor Michael Bennett-Sylvester, said: "As part of a renewal of equipment at East Herringthorpe's Oldfield Road Play Area, a consultation would be launched on a new name for the space."

Mr Bennett-Sylvester said: "East Herringthorpe falls in the most deprived one per cent of neighbourhoods in the north of England - there's nothing on the estate.

"But we've got this one play area - we've secured some funding to do some improvements to it.

"I've asked, as part of the consultation, that we look at renaming it in honour of the Chuckle Brothers, who grew up on the estate."

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Chucklevision, made famous the brother's catchphrase "To me, to you", and became a hit with students as well as children during its 12-year-run.

Barry died age 73 in 2018. His funeral was held at Rotherham United's football stadium.

Mr Bennett-Sylvester said the current working name was Chuckle Park, but wanted to hear other suggestions.

He hopes the tribute to the Chuckle Brothers will encourage youngsters in the area to work hard and achive their dreams.

Over 38,000 people were no-shows at GP surgeries in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in November.

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Businesses in Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford have missed out on more than half a year's worth of sales during the pandemic, according to new research from Centre for Cities, external.

The report, which has looked at 52 city and town centres across the UK, says larger centres have been worst hit.

The organisation suggests smaller towns and cities in Yorkshire have performed better - Huddersfield, for example, has only missed out on 12 weeks' worth of potential sales.

However, it is expected places which are "economically stronger" - such as bigger cities - will recover more quickly, once workers return to the office.

Andrew Carter, chief executive of Centre for Cities, said: "While the pandemic has been a tough time for all high streets, it has levelled down more prosperous cities and towns in Yorkshire.

“The bigger concern is for economically weaker places – primarily in the north and Midlands – where Covid-19 has actually paused their long-term decline."

Mr Carter added: "Many of these places are in the so-called red wall so there is a political imperative for the government to act fast, as well as an economic one."

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